Just lost my job, my motivation and my willpower in one fell swoop

JeromeBarry1

You're now free to start your own business doing what you love.

wanderinglight

NorthCascades wrote: »

Out of curiosity, what was the job? Wildland firefighter?

I'm a producer for the Discovery Channel

b1229

Sometimes things happen for a reason which you won't know right now, you might not have liked it or something better will come

wanderinglight

FeedMeFish wrote: »

Burn their building down (I would). Either that or rub everything with poison ivy (while wearing gloves). My last job let me go after having a seizure by the way. I had my fair share of revenge. They still have no idea I was behind it, lol. Feels good

I'm so sorry to hear that you were let go after a seizure! That's awful. Being Italian, I am a big believer in revenge Something to contemplate...

wanderinglight

RoseTheWarrior wrote: »

wanderinglight wrote: »

RoseTheWarrior wrote: »

I feel for you. I really do. I lost a dream job too (my boss sold out his business). It hurt. My DH and I had to sell our house. Everything I worked for seemed to crumble in one moment. I let it hold me back for far too long though. I moved to another job, but I still felt so betrayed and angry that it was affecting my new job too. I finally decided to go for counseling, or I thought I actually might get fired. I saw a psychologist that was provided by the employee assistance program. After a few times going I also decided to see my doctor about anti-depressants. It was the BEST decision I ever made in my entire life. Everyone around me has noticed a huge change in my attitude. I'm always a work in progress, but I'm miles and miles from where I was.

Please, don't let this affect you for too long. The past is gone. There's nothing you can do but put yourself in a better place going forward. {{{{{hugs}}}}}

"everything I worked for seemed to crumble in one moment"

I'm so sorry -- that must have been so tremendously difficult for you. I am SO glad that counseling and anti-depressants worked for you. I have set up an appointment with my therapist. She helped me deal with PTSD and anxiety after my boat accident and I'm hoping that I can make some progress again.

I sincerely hope that your therapist can help you work through your feelings. I wish you all the best. You've obviously got on the right track by talking about it and setting up the appointment, and the fact that you were helped by the therapy after your accident says a lot about your character and willingness to move on. Well done!

Thank you very much. I'm looking forward to going back to her and dumping the whole messy mess in her lap.

wanderinglight

AngelinaB_ wrote: »

I feel you... I had been recovering from injuries and dealing with chronic pain for the last two years... my work has suffered from it... and then when things got a bit nicer, that I felt finally the bad rut was coming to an end... I lost my mom unexpectedly... what can I say... the only thing I could do and I always have, is focus on the positive... and positive things have happened too we just don't see it sometimes... I see you are in love and happy... focus on that... you must get occupied (I tell this to myself not that I am great following my own advice I know it can be so hard, the smaller things everybody takes for granted)... with whatever... helping others if you don't find the mojo to do it for yourself, volunteer work, it will help you.... and then start pitching again so you will get another job... you will! I have no doubts you will.

I'm sorry for what you have been through as well. Looking outward and helping others is indeed a great way to move past your own problems. Thank you for the reminder.

wanderinglight

JeromeBarry1 wrote: »

You're now free to start your own business doing what you love.

Terrifying and amazing response. Thank you!